The Morgan 461 - 462 is a 46.5ft masthead ketch designed by Henry Scheel and built in fiberglass by Morgan Yachts between 1979 and 1984.
162 units have been built.
The Morgan 461 - 462 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Morgan 461 - 462 | ||
| Length | 46.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.68 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 25.45 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 243.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.46 | ||
| Capsize | 1.69 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 39.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 33000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.40 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 876 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 56.50 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 475.78 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 281.13 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50.75 ft | ||
| J | 18.75 ft | ||
| P | 43.25 ft | ||
| E | 13 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 62 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 175 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 195 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Morgan Yachts | ||
| Designer | Henry Scheel | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 162 |